Van Bael & Bellis' team advises on patents, trade marks, and copyright enforcement matters. The group is perhaps best known for its strength in handling IP-related issues for clients in the life sciences sector. Practice head Peter L’Ecluse focuses on multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, as well as advising on counterfeiting cases in the pharmaceutical sector. Thibaut D’hulst left the firm in November 2025.
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Key clients
- 3Shape
- Canon Europe
- ECMWF
- FCR Media
- Gedeon Richter
- IFPI
- Nike
- Sopra Steria
- Super League Triathlon
- UBConnect
Work highlights
Assisted Gedeon Richter with the IP aspects of its acquisition of Estera and Neuralis from Mithra Pharmaceuticals and its acquisition of BCI Pharma.
Practice head
Peter L’Ecluse